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Mets Struggle Continues as Brewers Loom Large
8 Aug
Summary
- Mets lost 8 of last 9 games, swept by Padres, Giants, Guardians
- Brewers own MLB's best record at 70-44, 2 games ahead of Blue Jays
- Brewers' rookie pitcher Henderson out with injury, replaced by Myers
The New York Mets have been struggling recently, following up a seven-game winning streak with another cold spell. Over the past few weeks, they have lost eight of their last nine games, getting swept by the San Diego Padres, losing two out of three to the San Francisco Giants, and then being on the wrong end of a sweep against the Cleveland Guardians.
This skid could not have come at a worse time, as the Mets are now preparing for a crucial three-game series over the weekend against the Milwaukee Brewers, who own the best record in Major League Baseball. The Brew Crew has been on fire, owning an impressive 70-44 record with a dominant 14-4 record since the All-Star break. They are currently two games ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays, who have the best record in the American League.
However, the Mets may be catching a break during the series, as the Brewers have had to make some roster moves due to injuries. Rookie pitcher Logan Henderson, who was scheduled to start on Saturday, will no longer be taking the mound. The Brewers have announced that Henderson will be placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to Aug. 4. In his place, Milwaukee has recalled Tobias Myers from Triple-A Nashville, who will be taking the ball on Saturday.
